Vinted Members Voice Frustration About Size Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has revised its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The company said the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and update the measurements by hand when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Changes
Before the change, the measurements included one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she stated.
Required Changes
A different user, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
